Gabon writer's book launched at African writers day
The Association du Festival international du livre gabonais et des arts presented Carolina Korouna's "Eden-Vie : Les visages de la femme" in Libreville.
The 34th International African Writers Day on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Libreville featured the presentation of "Eden-Vie : Les visages de la femme" by Gabonese writer Carolina Korouna. The Association du Festival international du livre gabonais et des arts (Filiga) organized the literary event, which also included a book signing.
Filiga president Rosny Le Sage Souaga stated that the day celebrates African writers, cultural identity, and the transmission of knowledge, emphasizing literature's role in Africa telling its own story. The book "Eden-Vie : Les visages de la femme," published by Éditions Filiga, explores femininity, identity, emancipation, and ancestral values through three figures.
Filiga also announced the 6th edition of its festival, scheduled for May 28-30, 2027, at Baie des Rois. The Democratic Republic of Congo will be the guest of honor, with China as a special guest, expecting approximately 20 countries.
Why it mattersGabonese citizens, particularly women, are directly affected by the celebration and exploration of their cultural identity and literary contributions.